Oilers vs Bruins Odds, Pick & Prediction (Mar 9)

Odds as of March 8th at DraftKings Sportsbook. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Analysis

The Edmonton Oilers have been something of an enigma this season, following their trip to the Western Conference Finals last year. Connor McDavid is still being Connor by putting up virtuoso numbers (54 goals, 10 more than 2nd-place David Pastrnak). McDavid also has 124 points, 28 more than his closest pursuer (teammate Leon Draisaitl).

They’ve won three of four to keep their grip on the first Wild Card spot, and are just four points back of tops in the Pacific. Before then, however, Oil Country had dropped six of eight affairs.

For the campaign, they’re tops in goals per contest, but 21st in goals against, which could be a problem against the second highest scoring club, Boston.

Edmonton has won their last four duels when they’re an underdog between +110 and +150. They’ve also taken five of six as a road underdog.

Boston Bruins Betting Analysis

It’s hard to come up with any more superlatives for the wagon that is the Boston Bruins. They’re an astonishing 49-8-5, with a ludicrous 26-2-3 home ice record. They’ve won 10 in a row, outscoring their opponents by 25 goals in the process.

Since they’re second in goals scored, first in goals allowed, and first on the penalty kill, it’s hard to find any holes for them. The only nitpicky one would be that their power play hasn’t been up to snuff since the start of last month, operating at a 13.5% clip, which is eighth worst in the league.

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Despite that, just last Thursday the B’s became the fastest team in NHL history to rack up 100 points. They’re 15-3 in their last 18 when their opponent allows two goals or less in their previous battle.

Oilers vs Bruins Recent Results

Both teams have lit the lamp with ease this season, but in seven of the last eight meetings, the under has been the winning play, which is very surprising.

Oilers vs Bruins Pick & Prediction

It may not yield the most amount of money, but wagering on Boston to win outright obviously has been very profitable this year. Our model has this Oilers vs Bruins game going the home team’s way 3.9-3.1.

Oilers vs Bruins Same-Game Parlay Picks

Boston will have come off a nice four-day break. Interestingly, the under is 5-0-1 in their last six playing on three of more days rest. It does seem risky on the outset, but giving the parlay a bit of extra juice would be selecting Boston to win, but take the under 6.5 goals. At least historically, that’s been the prudent manoeuvre.

Pick: Boston Bruins Moneyline (-175), Under 6.5 goals (+105)